mosque
n. countablen. a building where Muslims go to pray and worship God. It often has a tall tower and a large dome on top.
n. a place of public worship for Muslims. Typically characterised by a prayer hall, a mihrab indicating the direction of Mecca, and often one or more minarets.
The local mosque is open to everyone for daily prayers.
The community gathered at the mosque on Friday afternoon for the weekly sermon and communal prayer.
The architectural design of the mosque incorporates intricate geometric patterns and calligraphy, reflecting a rich heritage of Islamic art that avoids the use of human figures.
From Middle French mosquée, from Italian moschea, ultimately from Arabic مَسْجِد (masjid, literally “place of prostration”). Doublet of masjid.
Often used with the definite article when referring to a specific local institution.